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Queensland’s borders have officially reopened to all states except Victoria, The Gold Coast Airport will reopen on Friday 10th of July and Mayor Tom Tate calls for Coolangatta border to be moved south to Tweed.

The Morrison Government is delivering on its commitment to help small businesses lower their power bills and play their part in reducing Australia’s emissions.

Is your business doing the right thing? After a Gold Coast business was fined an eye-watering amount for allegedly failing to comply with COVID-19 rules, see how you can do the right thing.

Here is your running guide on major road, path and parking upgrades near your business.

The CCIQ-Suncorp Gold Coast Chamber of Commerce Pulse survey is now open and we need YOUR voice.

Join host, Zac Revere with Connecting Southern Gold Coast CEO, Josh Martin, as the two discuss the role of the events industry in capturing the identity of our community while supporting local business.

Established in 1958, Robbins Watson Solicitors is a mid-sized, well respected, multi-discipline Gold Coast law firm which has maintained a team of solicitors providing expert legal advice and practical help to clients for over 60 years.

Founded in 1958 by Frank McLaughlin, the firm’s history is dotted with milestone decisions that helped shape the development of its home city, the Gold Coast.

Starting in 1983, this Tweed Heads firm is focused on delivering the best outcomes, efficiently and affordably.

The Queensland Government recently launched the Jobs Finder Queensland portal.

See how Qantas and a Japanese musician's 2019 partnership is keeping our state connected internationally in 2020.

Queensland’s Chief Health Officer has approved an Industry Framework for COVID Safe Events. All event organisers need to familiarise themselves with the approved Industry Framework.

Maree Adshead unpacks the first months activities for the Office of the Queensland Small Business Commissioner and provides key tips for small business, including financial counselling, negotiating leases and securing agreements.

The funding round for South East Queensland remains open. Please continue to submit your application.

Read the latest news in brief from Minister for Industry, Science and Technology & Federal Member for McPherson: Hon Karen Andrews MP

Safe Work Australia has created a new COVID-19 work health and safety information hub for small businesses.

Read the latest news from Division 14 Councillor Gail O'Neill

Queensland’s Roadmap to Easing COVID-19 restrictions outlines a staged approach to giving Queenslanders more freedom to travel, participate in more activities and hold more gatherings.

Cr Gail O'Neill (Councillor for Division 14 of the City of Gold Coast) talks with Zac as the they discuss the recently adopted city budget.

Join host Zac Revere and guest Steve Edgar, GM of the Surf Club Coolangatta, as they discuss the importance of a traditional Australian staple (such as the local surf club) being able to adapt and embrace the challenge of COVID-19.

The Sanctuary was forced to close due to the COVID-19 restrictions, however the iconic Sanctuary has now re-opened it's doors in time for the school holidays.

Following the council resolution from 2018, our council-owned entity of Connecting Southern Gold Coast will be wound up from 30 June, 2020, so it's time to say goodbye to the team based in Coolangatta.

Focus Plus Service Auditors have been helping businesses implement change and improve their customer service standard since 2005.

This Palm Beach business is busier than ever, supporting their clients as they navigate their way through unprecedented levels of uncertainty and a minefield of financial support.

Last year there were some changes to the Queensland workers compensation system because of amendments to the Workers Compensation and Rehabilitation Act 2003 (Qld). A second raft of changes, many of which could affect your business, will come into force next week on 1 July 2020.

There has been some confusion around the COVID-Safe Industry Plan and the COVID-CLEAN Practicing Business Program.

See the below for a break down on these two topics.

The Road to Recovery with the 2020/21 GCCC budget update with Cr Gail O'Neill, Councillor for Division 14 of the City of Gold Coast.

As restrictions begin to ease, it's never been more important to keep our small business community in business.

National Minimum Wage and Modern Award wages increase by 1.75%: Fair Work Commission decision issued 19 June.

Recently another wave of free or low cost training opportunities have become available to individuals and businesses as part of the Government response to COVID-19.